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13200.02 – Ship brokers

Shipbrokers buy and sell cargo space on ships and buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients.

Overview

Example job titles

  • Cargo broker
  • Chartered shipbroker
  • Shipbroker

Core competencies

  • Management of Financial Resources to ensure financial aspects are handled efficiently by budgeting, managing client funds and overseeing financial transactions related to ship purchases, sales and cargo contracts
  • Negotiating and Persuading to secure favourable deals, resolve conflicts and achieve the best outcomes for their clients
  • Mathematical Reasoning and Numerical Ability to handle mathematical calculations related to freight rates, commissions and the financial aspects of buying and selling ships or cargo space
  • Categorization Flexibility and Information Ordering to classify different types of ships and cargo efficiently, and to track numerous details related to transactions, such as vessel specifications, cargo requirements and contract terms
  • Attention to Detail to ensure contracts, agreements and financial calculations are correct, avoiding errors that could lead to financial losses or legal issues
  • Knowledge in Clerical to ensure all documentation is accurate and well-organized, which supports efficient transaction processing and helps maintain clear and comprehensive records of all dealings

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

  • Buy and sell cargo space on ships on behalf of individuals, companies and governments
  • Consult trade publications and other sources to provide information to clients on available cargo space, destinations, rates and departure locations and times, and arrange ship charters for clients
  • Negotiate rates and terms and prepare contracts and other papers
  • Buy and sell ships, yachts and other watercraft on behalf of clients
  • Inspect vessels, explain features and negotiate price when purchasing or selling for clients
  • Arrange for insurance coverage for cargo or for ships
  • Arrange for registration and licensing of ships.

Additional information

  • There is no mobility between the different types of brokers in this unit group.

Similar occupations classified elsewhere

Exclusions:

  • Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers (10020)
  • Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers (11103)

NOC hierarchy breakdown

NOC version

NOC 2021 Version 1.0

Broad occupational category

1 – Business, finance and administration occupations

TEER

3 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of less than two years; or more than six months of on-the-job training

Major group

13 – Administrative occupations and transportation logistics occupations

Sub-major group

132 – Transportation and production logistics coordinators and customs and related broker occupations

Minor group

1320 – Transportation and production logistics coordinators and customs and related broker occupations

Unit group

13200 – Customs, ship and other brokers

Occupational profile

13200.02 – Ship brokers

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